What is the cheapest way to get from Lower Hutt to Dunedin?

The cheapest way to get from Lower Hutt to Dunedin is to car ferry and bus which costs $160 - $290 and takes 18h 47m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lower Hutt to Dunedin?

The fastest way to get from Lower Hutt to Dunedin is to train and fly which takes 5h 4m and costs $300 - $850.

How far is it from Lower Hutt to Dunedin?

The distance between Lower Hutt and Dunedin is 687 km.

How do I travel from Lower Hutt to Dunedin without a car?

The best way to get from Lower Hutt to Dunedin without a car is to car ferry and bus which takes 18h 47m and costs $160 - $290.

How long does it take to get from Lower Hutt to Dunedin?

It takes approximately 5h 4m to get from Lower Hutt to Dunedin, including transfers.

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Lower Hutt to Dunedin - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, car ferry, and bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Lower Hutt to Dunedin by train, plane, car ferry, bus, or car

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Train, fly to Dunedin
best
1. Take the train from Waterloo Station to Wellington Stationtrain
2. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Dunedin (DUD)plane WLG - DUD
5h 4m
$306–824
Fly to Queenstown Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Queenstown Airport (ZQN)plane WLG - ZQN
2. Take the bus from Frankton Bus Interchange to Otago Universitybus
9h 4m
$142–879
Car ferry, bus
1. Take the carferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry
2. Take the bus from Picton to Christchurchbus
3. Take the bus from Christchurch to Dunedinbus
18h 47m
$165–290
Car ferry, train, bus
1. Take the carferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry
2. Take the train from Picton to Rangioratrain
3. Take the bus from Christchurch to Dunedinbus
19h 40m
$368–767
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the carferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry Wellington
2. Drive from Picton to Dunedincar
12h 20m
$346–448
Fly to Timaru, bus
1. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Timaru (TIU)plane WLG - TIU
2. Take the bus from Timaru to Dunedinbus
7h 18m

Lower Hutt to Dunedin by bus, car ferry, and foot

13Weekly Services

18h 47mAverage Duration

$165Cheapest Price

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Distance: 687.2 km
Duration: 5h 4m

What companies run services between Lower Hutt, New Zealand and Dunedin, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Lower Hutt to Dunedin. However, you can take the train to Wellington Station, walk to Wellington Station - Stop B, take the bus to Lambton Central - Stop B, take the bus to Wellington International Airport, walk to Wellington (WLG) airport, fly to Dunedin (DUD), walk to Dunedin Airport, then take the bus to Dunedin. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Waterloo - Cambridge Terrace to Dunedin via Wellington Station - Platform 10, Wellington, Picton, Picton, and Christchurch in around 18h 47m.

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